modelling minion Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 18 hours ago, Basuroy said: Hello folks , I recently received the parcel containing the special hobby 72nd scale AH-1 cobra kit and to my surprise , as per the instruction sheet , one of the markings is for an 8th cavalry machine based out of Germany , 1973 . I wish to confirm whether this is an eligible candidate for the GB . Regards , Basu Not one of the mods, but I would have thought it fits the bill perfectly. We certainly had some helos in the 80's version. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basuroy Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 5 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Not one of the mods, but I would have thought it fits the bill perfectly. We certainly had some helos in the 80's version. Great , I will go ahead then and create a topic ; it is a great scheme too with a sharkmouth haha . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 On 17/03/2017 at 10:26 PM, Basuroy said: Hello folks , I recently received the parcel containing the special hobby 72nd scale AH-1 cobra kit and to my surprise , as per the instruction sheet , one of the markings is for an 8th cavalry machine based out of Germany , 1973 . I wish to confirm whether this is an eligible candidate for the GB . Regards , Basu It certainly is Am I correct in thinking this will be our first 'copter of the GB? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 44 minutes ago, Col. said: Am I correct in thinking this will be our first 'copter of the GB? You know I think it is, will have to have a think about remedying that. I have a couple of options I was thinking about for a second entry but might see if I will do a chopper instead. Not promising anything though! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 18 minutes ago, modelling minion said: You know I think it is, will have to have a think about remedying that. I have a couple of options I was thinking about for a second entry but might see if I will do a chopper instead. Not promising anything though! Did consider getting a Zvezda Mil-24 for this GB but trying to work from the stash rather than add to it for a while so held off getting one. For now. What options are you considering? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Col. said: Did consider getting a Zvezda Mil-24 for this GB but trying to work from the stash rather than add to it for a while so held off getting one. For now. What options are you considering? I was thinking of either an F-4E from the 57th FIS based at Keflavik in Iceland or a Mig-21 (both in 1/48), but for helo's I have the old Hasegawa Mi-24A Hind or the Hobby Boss Hind D or the Hobby Boss Mi-8. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 1 minute ago, modelling minion said: I was thinking of either an F-4E from the 57th FIS based at Keflavik in Iceland or a Mig-21 (both in 1/48), but for helo's I have the old Hasegawa Mi-24A Hind or the Hobby Boss Hind D or the Hobby Boss Mi-8. Have to admit it was the Hind-A I was looking at (always liked it on rarity value over the more common -D types) but the Keflavik based 57th FIS F-4E gets my vote; something about the overall gloss grey scheme with checkerboard markings appeals to me; 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, Col. said: Have to admit it was the Hind-A I was looking at (always liked it on rarity value over the more common -D types) but the Keflavik based 57th FIS F-4E gets my vote; something about the overall gloss grey scheme with checkerboard markings appeals to me; My thoughts exactly, there really is something special about that scheme. Pity we can't keep the GB going all year, it would really help me whittle down the stash and get some builds done I have been thinking about for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) 21 minutes ago, modelling minion said: My thoughts exactly, there really is something special about that scheme. Pity we can't keep the GB going all year, it would really help me whittle down the stash and get some builds done I have been thinking about for a long time. Now there's a plan Oh @Enzo Matrix, we've had an idea... That way I might even make progress with that Airfix Bucc. Edited March 19, 2017 by Col. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Finally got round to joining the party For those that say size isn't everything ( steady with the reporting buttons..... ) I give you the 1/100 scale Playfix / VEB Bear. Cheers Pat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 4 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Finally got round to joining the party For those that say size isn't everything ( steady with the reporting buttons..... ) I give you the 1/100 scale Playfix / VEB Bear. Ooh that's a big one Pat! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Col. said: Ooh that's a big one Pat! Thats what all the Girls say, then unfortunately I am rudely awoken by the alarm clock ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 17 hours ago, modelling minion said: My thoughts exactly, there really is something special about that scheme. Pity we can't keep the GB going all year, it would really help me whittle down the stash and get some builds done I have been thinking about for a long time. Can't we? Why can't we? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 10 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Thats what all the Girls say, then unfortunately I am rudely awoken by the alarm clock ! It's best I don't type the comment that came into my head after mis-reading your reply 9 hours ago, SoftScience said: Can't we? Why can't we? Well once the GB officially closes there's nothing I know of to stop us continuing with our existing WIP threads. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Buddy Builds! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 6 hours ago, Col. said: Well once the GB officially closes there's nothing I know of to stop us continuing with our existing WIP threads. It is actually recommended. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I'm getting crazy ideas about a Cold War modeling forum... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 At least we can give the 60s edition a good go to continue the theme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Col. said: At least we can give the 60s edition a good go to continue the theme It's just that some of us are impatient, and waiting a year will make our hands sweat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, SoftScience said: It's just that some of us are impatient, and waiting a year will make our hands sweat Weren't you told about that when you were younger? It'll make you go blind you know 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Since the first of my two phantoms is getting close to the finish line, I began poking around the loft to see what else I have that my qualify for this GB. Turns out, a lot more than I thought. 1/72 Hasegawa EA-6b with USS Nimitz 1978/79 Med cruise decals Trumpeter Lightning F.1/2. There is a neat black and white checkers squadron from the early 70s option in the box. Any info on the kit? Stuff to watch out for? I understand not as accurate as Airfix. Yes? The Fujimi Phantom FGR.2 already in the works (sort of) The Modelsvit Su-7 I described many pages ago. Hasegawa F-104S. Still don't know if the decal options are 70s appropriate. 1/35 Trumpeter T-62 mod 1972 Not nearly enough time to finish them all before June, but maybe one or two more. Difficult choices here 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 6 hours ago, SoftScience said: Since the first of my two phantoms is getting close to the finish line, I began poking around the loft to see what else I have that my qualify for this GB. Turns out, a lot more than I thought. 1/72 Hasegawa EA-6b with USS Nimitz 1978/79 Med cruise decals Trumpeter Lightning F.1/2. There is a neat black and white checkers squadron from the early 70s option in the box. Any info on the kit? Stuff to watch out for? I understand not as accurate as Airfix. Yes? The Fujimi Phantom FGR.2 already in the works (sort of) The Modelsvit Su-7 I described many pages ago. Hasegawa F-104S. Still don't know if the decal options are 70s appropriate. 1/35 Trumpeter T-62 mod 1972 Not nearly enough time to finish them all before June, but maybe one or two more. Difficult choices here Nice options there, my 2 favourites are the EA-6B and the Su-7, either of them would look nice and neither type is being built yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 15 hours ago, SoftScience said: I'm getting crazy ideas about a Cold War modeling forum... 12 hours ago, SoftScience said: It's just that some of us are impatient, and waiting a year will make our hands sweat Hmm, a Cold War modelling section to Britmodeller... let me have a think as there's an idea forming in my head 9 hours ago, SoftScience said: Since the first of my two phantoms is getting close to the finish line, I began poking around the loft to see what else I have that my qualify for this GB. Turns out, a lot more than I thought. 1/72 Hasegawa EA-6b with USS Nimitz 1978/79 Med cruise decals Trumpeter Lightning F.1/2. There is a neat black and white checkers squadron from the early 70s option in the box. Any info on the kit? Stuff to watch out for? I understand not as accurate as Airfix. Yes? The Fujimi Phantom FGR.2 already in the works (sort of) The Modelsvit Su-7 I described many pages ago. Hasegawa F-104S. Still don't know if the decal options are 70s appropriate. 1/35 Trumpeter T-62 mod 1972 Not nearly enough time to finish them all before June, but maybe one or two more. Difficult choices here 2 hours ago, modelling minion said: Nice options there, my 2 favourites are the EA-6B and the Su-7, either of them would look nice and neither type is being built yet. Yip, the EA-6B and Su-7 get my vote as well, the EA-6B in particular is a machine I can't recall seeing modelled for a very long time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Col. said: Hmm, a Cold War modelling section to Britmodeller... let me have a think as there's an idea forming in my head I'll be watching to see what you're cooking. I find the Cold War era particularly fascinating, in part because I served right after the culmination of it. The era of specialized equipment. The flight decks of the US carriers were covered with a wonderful diversity of aircraft, that I don't think we will ever see again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I think the 70s in particular was a turning point in the whole cold war and technology dept. What was on its way out compared little to what was coming into service, yet what was going out was in some cases very impressive post WW2 stuff and the newcomers were the start of things that we are still seeing in service today. Bit dramatic, perhaps, but impressive going (for all the wrong reasons) nonetheless. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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